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The reviews are in! This Is Where It Ends, the #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the Best Books of the Decade (Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, BookRiot), "could break you." "I am speechless." "The saddest book I have ever read." "Literally tore my heart out." Go inside a heartbreaking fictional scho
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Author Marieke Nijkamp
Pages 336
Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published Date 2016-01-05
ISBN 1492622486 9781492622482
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skye_edelson-bennett shared a tip "Very sad, but good book."
JustSierra shared a tip "Just wow. An inside perspective with different view points on the tragedies of today. A must read for anyone."
amanda_berrey shared a tip "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Savannah.Rain shared a tip "5/5 SOOOO GOOD"
zamora_miller shared a tip "I looooved this book! Seriously gut-wrenching and honest. I’ll have to re-read it soon."
juliarhx__ shared a tip "The 4 different povs felt a little too whiplashy to me, but overall the book itself was really good and emotional."
lauren_bates_6681 shared a tip "this book is absolutely heart breaking and i feel like it’s necessary for everyone to read"
elyespinosa657 shared a tip "4.5⭐️ fast paced book and really sad"
izzy_flowers shared a tip "Good book! It was not my favorite but overall I liked it. Was a bit confusing at times but had a powerful theme!"
jessica_sennebogen shared a tip "5/5"
camila_muoz shared a tip "Finished this book and it was heartbreaking..."
lily_the_leo shared a tip "It really gave the reader a new perspective"
leah_carraway shared a tip "Very memorable characters and storylines."
lexi_janosi shared a tip "Over dramatic, boring, random romance sub-plot???"
leilacendejas shared a tip "expected to cry but did not /: can someone recommend books that will actually make me cry"
madison_bottrall shared a tip "This is my all time favorite book and one of the only books that has ever made me cry. I would 100% recommend"
veethebee shared a tip "Intense, thrilling, and horrifyingly close to home."
raquela_westrope shared a tip "Hurt. Just hurt. But, it takes on a serious subject we ALL can learn from and some of us NEED to learn from."
lizzie_boss shared a tip "This book made me cry thanks to how much I related to the characters"
andrea_orozco_9020 shared a tip "it made me cry."
samantha_bergman shared a tip "Hard read... sensitive topics but really well written."
reese_j shared a tip "goo"
deborah_abon-germany shared a tip "I have never read a book like this. It is written from 4 points of view and the stories and perfectly blended together!"
taylor_sipos shared a tip "ONE OF THE BEST READS OF MY LIFE"
barbara_ornelas_gar shared a tip "This book is truly heartbreaking, bc things like this happen in reality."
paige_morton shared a tip "This books was absolutely insane to read , I loved it"
hanxo shared a tip "Raw and moving. A must read for anyone who attended high school post-columbine."
chendounghua shared a tip "this was so good, definitely made my heart drop and stop a couple times. would recommend though. gonna reread it soon!"
bella_c_120 shared a tip "A great book with a very tense story, make sure you are prepared for this one!"
maddy_mcdunn shared a tip "A tearjerker that makes you think while not over loading in details"
holly_lawrence_5614 shared a tip "I cannot recommend this book enough! One of my all time favorites."
kaylin_jernigan shared a tip "This book is SOOOO good it was really interesting and it was awkward when my school teacher found out what it is about"
ur_mum_5310 shared a tip "I SWEAR THIS BOOK GOT ME SO EXCITED SKFJSKDKIWIF"
lauren_wenzel shared a tip "Very suspenseful book with interesting characters."
autumn_anderson shared a tip "No this is the only one I've read so far"
lilyan_gibson shared a tip "Heart breaking"
artistic_njel shared a tip "It wasn't too bad! I liked the writing style and different povs. Sad, but I loved the ending."
ella_gill_9180 shared a tip "One of my favorites!"
kalyn_knight shared a tip "Yes! It’s sooo good!"
kylie126 shared a tip "Such a page turner, I couldn’t put it down. Definitely on a heavier topic but if you are interested it is 100% worth it."
bella_roper shared a tip "so well written"
anna_krebs shared a tip "Made me bawl in school ✌️"
bigbrain shared a tip "I love this book, truly amazing!"
jay_slayed shared a tip "How it all blew up! It’s a rlly great book"
sarah_mckenna_2079 shared a tip "Literally could not agree it this book down, the best book I’ve read yet!!"
kamrynn_hart shared a tip "The author did an incredible job writing this book. I love the switching perspectives, it gives readers a chance to truly connect to the not only the main characters but those they love too. Has to be one of the best if not the best book I’ve read."
sierra_bantillo shared a tip "I read this book very recently and devoured it in 2 days. It's like reading a news story or watching a breaking news segment. It's suspenseful and keeps you guessing the character's motives and keeps you turning pages to find out what happens next!"
PixelTree shared a tip "It’s definitely too romance centered in a lot of ways for the topic, but it kept me reading all night"
diana_velo shared a tip "Fast read"
eyrn shared a tip "My favorite book of all time.. I do warn anyone of reading this if they can't handle gun violence or school shootings.. This story is dark and fascinating but also extremely vivid and painful. This book is a mature read so do be cautious."
aleax shared a tip "every time i put down the book i told myself i wouldn’t keep reading, i just couldn’t do it, and then i’d find myself reading page after page."
maycee_6505 shared a tip "i read this in like 2 days. it was so good"
Baddoink shared a tip "Absolutely amazing! I love the fact that I was able to see from multiple people’s perspectives. This book made me tear up, it was SOOOO emotional. But, absolutely worth reading! I’ll most likely reread this in the future."
amy_tatarka shared a tip "This was a good book.#school_safety"
tashalesane shared a tip "This book is easily one of my favorite it was incredibly well written and you knew what was happening per minute I really fell in love with the characters I love how you have to see how everything affected each character very tough subject made me cry like a baby but if you like sad books this is the one for you and there were some parts that utterly shocked me but it was amazing and is very fast pace just overall 10 out of 10"
addieschow shared a tip "not going to say i loved it, the book had a great plot and great characters but it tended to get slow as it spent most of the chapters talking about memories; although, there isn’t much you can do when you’re writing a present tense book so i’ll cut them some slack. other than that I loved the ending."
kaitlyn_v shared a tip "Wow....a suspenseful and heartbreaking read. I could not put it down."
cightmoral shared a tip "I was so sad at the end but it was a great book"
savannah_claveria shared a tip "So terrifying in the multiple perspectives it gives you including the shooters sister. The build up is terrifyingly realistic and would definitely recommend for those interested."
tangerine_sunshine shared a tip "Really interesting and suspenseful but will definitely make you cry"
olivia_mardin shared a tip "This book defiantly a tear jerker. It is a great story and you fall in love with the characters but you defiantly get the feels from it. Would defiantly recommend if you like tear jerk books."
amy_dyer_363 shared a tip "I rarely ever cry during movies, and never once have a cried over a book. I read this book in two days and was in tears by the end of it. Very heart touching"
addison_jones_7044 shared a tip "the beginning to the book is my favorite for sure. the way the author sets up the plot line is just-wow."
addie_2897 shared a tip "Very fast-paced book, sure to get you out of a reading slump."
agatha_nascimento shared a tip "Has anyone read this book? If yes is it any good?"
katmorris shared a tip "fast paced!"
hamilton_261 shared a tip "BEST. BOOK. EVER. Had me violently sobbing the entire time."
ezyntalli shared a tip "Absolutely captivating. I couldn’t tear my eyes away even at the most heartbreaking of scenes!"
ali_claeys shared a tip "I can’t describe my emotions after reading this book, it left me unsure and just speechless. The book is beautifully written and constantly left me on the edge of my seat. My favorite character is Tómas, someone who I connect to on an unspeakable level, although he is a rebellious guy, he’ll do anything and everything for the people he loves and cares for. Please read this book!! It’s not only educational about the fear teens today deal with about school shooting but also sends so many messages to students out there."
avery_brand shared a tip "This book is full of suspense, drama, and unexpected turns! If you are interested in any drama, you will love this book"
andrea_shockley shared a tip "When I got to the end of the book I legit cried. No exaggeration when I say that. There is so much happening in this book you don’t want to put it down at all I read it in one sitting it was that amazing."
taya_4768 shared a tip "I loved ittttt!!!!"
jordyn_3080 shared a tip "This book was heartbreaking, but had some of the most powerful writing I have ever read. Even though I started crying multiple times, it had a good ending and was written perfectly."
iman_hussein shared a tip "It was very deep and definitely made me cry. It took me a bit longer to finish reading because it made me really sad"
reblynn shared a tip "@robinjohnson301 "favorite part" or part that made me cry the hardest? 😂 I have a high school aged brother so when the siblings are on the phone and it doenst end well it broke my heart. 😭"
cindy_1040 shared a tip "Towards the end I dont wanna give any spoilers to anyone who hasent read but what Tomás did for Sylv was probably my favorite"
cayla_rivera shared a tip "Heart wrenching, edge of your seat"
alaysia_graham shared a tip "Honestly I just really enjoyed how well it was written idk how to explain it."
jessalyn_herrera shared a tip "Amazing book, loved the characters, the writing, it was so beautifully told."
kylee_dennis shared a tip "It shows the perspective of many different people and how they cope or deal with the extreme circumstances theyre in"
elena_park shared a tip "It was hard to read because it was so heartbreaking. I really loved how it was written from 4 points of view, it was a really well written book and I would recommend people to read it."
chloe_staats shared a tip "I haven’t gotten around to reading it yet, but I know for sure I will get it! It sounds so interesting!"
ash.sikk shared a tip "I liked how it was written. From four different perspectives, with four different backgrounds."
danni_hallberg shared a tip "Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down"
mikayla_arensdorf shared a tip "the ending shocked me"
renee_morris_3962 shared a tip "Amazing book! I was drawn in from the very beginning and felt like I was on the edge of my seat reading. 10/10 recommend!"
izabelle_smith_4564 shared a tip "it's seriously heart-wrenching and will send you through a roller-coaster of emotions, but its seriously such a good read; I do recommend :)"
livvy_king shared a tip "Bussin"
alasandraaowens shared a tip "Very emotional read and I found that it was easier than other books to keep along with the 4 story lines. Would recommend taking a read!"
lexjelaw shared a tip "i’d say it’s best read in nearly one sitting because of how fast paced it is & only takes place over the hour :) it was really good omg!"
anabella_falcon shared a tip "Lovedddd this book"
teyha_bahe shared a tip "I read this book in an afternoon and no book has left me so broken yet wanting more than This Is Where It Ends. I have a bachelor's in psychology so I'm used to sad topics, but I cried during during entire thing and sobbed once I was finished. Good read."
kayzli_strehl shared a tip "it's a easy read, fast paced so you won't get bored as it uncovers all the secrets :)"
ashley_destefanis shared a tip "I was destroyed by this book. It felt real, so every gunshot felt like one coming right at my heart."
alyssa_mattingley shared a tip "3/5"
christine_lamarche shared a tip "I devoured the book in one day, it's fast paced so super easy to read. It is a hard subject, and a really heartbreaking book, I cried like a baby at the end. 10/10 would recommend!"
diana_menend shared a tip "absolutely loved bc of the different storylines and povs. the book also broke my heart so many times so beware"
SweetPea1996 shared a tip "This book absolutely broke my heart because of how powerful it was. It will definitely stay on my mind for a while! 10/10 will recommend"
rachel_williams_5278 shared a tip "When he was on the stage and calling out his sister. It was so scary to read! What was yours?"
savannah_cieslak shared a tip "I loved all of it lol... I've never read a book about a school shooting before and it was very interesting to read about it and the events that led up to it"
elizabeth.bookworm shared a tip "although the writing can be difficult to keep up with, i really enjoyed this book and the authors take on what it would feel like to be in this situation. i felt connected to the characters, like i was in the book with them. in my opinion, that’s what makes a great book."
miranda_zarate shared a tip "Absolutely heartbreaking. I read it in one sitting. Having it written from four different points of view made it that much more powerful. So well written"
makensey_archer shared a tip "Read it all in one day and really kept me on the edge of my seat"
girlboss1000 shared a tip "NO CUZ THE ENDING HAD ME IN TEARS (not really my eyeliner took me forever that day) BUT THIS BOOK IS AMAZING. great showing everyone's pov in the story. literally gave me chills"
katherineg shared a tip "So sad, but it was written so well. Nijkamp spent so much time on the characters that it makes you feel like you know them personally, which is a blessing and a curse for this book. Definitely worth the read <3"
carolynn_thomas shared a tip "Made me cry a little. But this book opened my eyes to a world of possible scenarios like this one. This book was written so amazingly that I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a little tragedy in their life or just a good read."
sonja_nesseth shared a tip "It really shows what life is like as a high schooler in America."
taylor_widdifield shared a tip "This book was INCREDIBLE. I couldn’t put it down! The story telling is amazing, and given today’s climate, totally worth the read."
kayleigh_wright_7146 shared a tip "such a thrilling book!"
ava_mason_7657 shared a tip "I just finished reading “love like ours” by Melissa Brayden, “this is where it ends” was a bit of an outcast in terms of the book I normally read :))"
ava_mason_7657 shared a tip "Also after I read this I moved on to “They both die at the end”. I know it sounds grim, and in a way it is, but it’s more a story of bravery in all aspects. It takes place over the course of a day when both the main characters receive a notification that they have less than 24 hours left to live. You might’ve already read it but if not I would definitely give it a try! :)"
hi_how_are_ya_7838 shared a tip "It was great"
simra_baig shared a tip "such a good, heart wrenching book! love the positive muslim representation AND the LGBTQ+ rep in a way that isn't forced."
mackenzie_high shared a tip "i haven’t read a book that captivates me this much in a while. i cried so hard. it’s an amazing book"
jeannine_lejeune_3483 shared a tip "It's not often I read q book fast, this one I finished in a day. It's gripping, heartbreaking, and, somehow, beautiful at the same time."
bree_merideth_7826 shared a tip "Life isn't some heroic tale with the perfect plot. It's messy, scary and extremely unfair. But that's what makes you grateful. It makes you humble. Life is beautiful in all it's screwed-up-ness. I loved this book for all the reasons I hated it."
a-a_b shared a tip "I loved the way the book was written and how personal and insightful it was to the reality of these tragedies."
newtobookloving shared a tip "This book. I have no words. I read this back in middle school and it still holds a high place in my heart. I found it very powerful and a must read."
jordo506 shared a tip "I could not put this book down, it kept me engaged through the four different perspectives within each chapter, craving to know what was going to happen next. I've never read a book as fast as I did this one (2 days), and that's a testament to how intriguing it is. The details in the writing make you think you're actually there amongst the chaos."
jenifer_heredia shared a tip "Great book and very well written I was in a “reading block” and this book captured my attention from the first page. I couldn’t put it down, had me on the edge of my seat definitely recommend !!"
ashlyn_lindow shared a tip "so heartbreaking."
aaliayh_moodie shared a tip "this is honestly one of the most unique books i’ve ever read. It’s about a school shooting and it’s in 4 different point of views over the time span of 54 minutes. i NEVER cry over books but i was balling. 15/10 definitely recommend"
vanessa_lila shared a tip "Fast paced, great story line and easy to read. Tough topic, had me tearing up at times. It is a fiction book but we have seen that it can also be real life."
morgan_craig_5159 shared a tip "Something about this book is so captivating. I love that it is told by several perspectives and that everything is timed. It shows the events that are happening simultaneously in different peoples minds."
silasisdead shared a tip "literally the best book ever. it totally made me cry in class and has a ton of plot twists. very good thriller about a school shooting and 100% recommend 👍👍"
kiara_2014 shared a tip "THIS BOOK WAS SO FRESKING GOOD OMG i was rolling in my bed and gripping my sheets"
valerieraee shared a tip "Ehh"
corrine_dupont shared a tip "This book is amazing. May have made me scared to go to school but it’s cool. I actually read this in school and it made me cry and I swear people could tell it was a sad and scary book just by looking at me. I’ve had multiple people ask if i was okay while i read it"
kelseyakilp shared a tip "Beautifully written, great characters, sad subject. Especially if you live in America, it hits close to home. Absolutely tragic and heartbreaking, but you have to keep going until the end. Check trigger warnings. Worth the read."
myka_kelly_6456 shared a tip "It shows a lot of emotions and how everyone is feeling in that moment. Love the ending"
amanda_westenskow shared a tip "Very touching. I felt as if I’ve known the characters my entire life."
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